“why do you think he’s refusing to take the new name?
I think that Kunta Kinte refused to take his new white name that was assigned by his white slave-master because he was not willing to give up any part his cultural value. His cultural values were not only visible through him refusing the adoption of the name of Toby, but also by having held up tied for so long while being whipped in the back in front of other Africans and white folks. That was a clear demonstration or example of race empowerment in the sense that he challenged his master several times before actually accepting the name of Toby.
I think that Kunta Kinte refused to take his new white name that was assigned by his white slave-master because he was not willing to give up any part his cultural value. His cultural values were not only visible through him refusing the adoption of the name of Toby, but also by having held up tied for so long while being whipped in the back in front of other Africans and white folks. That was a clear demonstration or example of race empowerment in the sense that he challenged his master several times before actually accepting the name of Toby.